But some of the inmates are friendly towards Vincent, but they clearly aren’t his friend. He gets drawn into a web of deceit and he commits criminal offences to appease them.

But Vincent is being watched, he’s caught, arrested, interviewed and charged and now he has to face a life on the other side of those prison bars. 

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Our next series is about the murder of a businessman , a well known character in his community; savagely attacked and left for dead. Some days later his family made the painful decision to switch off his life support. Three young men were arrested, interviewed, charged, convicted and imprisoned. Was this, as one of those incarcerated explains, a time when justice died?  

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Produced and edited by the team at Carrotcruncher Media

But some of the inmates are friendly towards Vincent, but they clearly aren’t his friend. He gets drawn into a web of deceit and he commits criminal offences to appease them.

But Vincent is being watched, he’s caught, arrested, interviewed and charged and now he has to face a life on the other side of those prison bars. 

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Researched and presented by John & Sally of True Crime Investigators UK.

Produced and edited by the team at Carrotcruncher Media

But prison life isn't what he imagined. Isolated from colleagues and drawn toward prisoners, Vincent makes choices that lead to his downfall — he’s arrested, charged, and ultimately imprisoned himself. The story delves into themes of coercion, manipulation, and vulnerability, exploring how someone once held in high regard becomes a convicted prisoner.

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See photos, case notes and bonus material at http://truecrimeinvestigators.co.uk/

Researched and presented by John & Sally of True Crime Investigators UK.

Produced and edited by the team at Carrotcruncher Media

Our pre-season episode is here: https://pod.fo/e/24428f

On 17th April 1984, a number of the Metropolitan Police officers were on duty in St James Square, London. At that time the Libyan Embassy occupied No 5. The officers were to police a demonstration which consisted of supporters and dissenters of Colonel Gaddafi, the Libyan leader.

It was at 10.18 that gunfire was discharged from the first floor windows of No 5 St James Square. Many anti Gaddafi demonstrators were hit and injured. One of the officers, Yvonne Fletcher,  was also shot and fell to the ground. She was immediately tended to by the officers around her and then removed from the danger. Standing next to Yvonne that day was her friend and colleague, PC John Murray. John accompanied Yvonne to hospital, he made a promise that he would bring those responsible to justice. Yvonne died shortly afterwards.

John Murray has worked and campaigned tirelessly since that fateful day to keep the promise he made to his fallen friend. We intend to release a series later this year telling the story of what led to Yvonne’s death and what has happened in the years since. It has been described as a story of ‘espionage, betrayal, terrorism and corruption’.

However, John invited us to attend the 40th Anniversary Memorial for Yvonne. It was a well attended event on a sunny spring morning on the street where Yvonne fell 40 years earlier. This short  ‘pre episode’ was recorded minutes before and after that memorial service with some of her colleagues.

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See photos, case notes and bonus material at http://truecrimeinvestigators.co.uk/

Researched and presented by John & Sally of True Crime Investigators UK.

Produced and edited by the team at Carrotcruncher Media

The second and concluding episode of this case will be released a week after this.

On 17th April 1984, a number of the Metropolitan Police officers were on duty in St James Square, London. At that time the Libyan Embassy occupied No 5. The officers were to police a demonstration which consisted of supporters and dissenters of Colonel Gaddafi, the Libyan leader.

It was at 10.18 that gunfire was discharged from the first floor windows of No 5 St James Square. Many anti Gaddafi demonstrators were hit and injured. One of the officers, Yvonne Fletcher,  was also shot and fell to the ground. She was immediately tended to by the officers around her and then removed from the danger. Standing next to Yvonne that day was her friend and colleague, PC John Murray. John accompanied Yvonne to hospital, he made a promise that he would bring those responsible to justice. Yvonne died shortly afterwards.

John Murray has worked and campaigned tirelessly since that fateful day to keep the promise he made to his fallen friend. We intend to release a series later this year telling the story of what led to Yvonne’s death and what has happened in the years since. It has been described as a story of ‘espionage, betrayal, terrorism and corruption’.

However, John invited us to attend the 40th Anniversary Memorial for Yvonne. It was a well attended event on a sunny spring morning on the street where Yvonne fell 40 years earlier. This short  ‘pre episode’ was recorded minutes before and after that memorial service with some of her colleagues.

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See photos, case notes and bonus material at http://truecrimeinvestigators.co.uk/

Researched and presented by John & Sally of True Crime Investigators UK.

Produced and edited by the team at Carrotcruncher Media

This is a trailer for the 2 part case which releases in a week's time.  If you haven't heard our pre-season episode, please take a listen here: https://pod.fo/e/24428f

On 17th April 1984, a number of the Metropolitan Police officers were on duty in St James Square, London. At that time the Libyan Embassy occupied No 5. The officers were to police a demonstration which consisted of supporters and dissenters of Colonel Gaddafi, the Libyan leader.

It was at 10.18 that gunfire was discharged from the first floor windows of No 5 St James Square. Many anti Gaddafi demonstrators were hit and injured. One of the officers, Yvonne Fletcher,  was also shot and fell to the ground. She was immediately tended to by the officers around her and then removed from the danger. Standing next to Yvonne that day was her friend and colleague, PC John Murray. John accompanied Yvonne to hospital, he made a promise that he would bring those responsible to justice. Yvonne died shortly afterwards.

John Murray has worked and campaigned tirelessly since that fateful day to keep the promise he made to his fallen friend. We intend to release a series later this year telling the story of what led to Yvonne’s death and what has happened in the years since. It has been described as a story of ‘espionage, betrayal, terrorism and corruption’.

However, John invited us to attend the 40th Anniversary Memorial for Yvonne. It was a well attended event on a sunny spring morning on the street where Yvonne fell 40 years earlier. This short  ‘pre episode’ was recorded minutes before and after that memorial service with some of her colleagues.

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See photos, case notes and bonus material at http://truecrimeinvestigators.co.uk/

Researched and presented by John & Sally of True Crime Investigators UK.

Produced and edited by the team at Carrotcruncher Media

They enjoyed a well-respected place within the community in which they lived. In November 1979 they were at the home of one of the friend's recently deceased mother, a detached property in the green countryside of northwest England. 

There was a knock at the door. Evil was about to pay a visit.

Hours later their naked, lifeless bodies were found.  But who had committed such cruel crimes and why?

You'll find out all the answers during this series of 2 podcasts.

For detailed resources about this series, please visit: https://truecrimeinvestigators.co.uk/

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See photos, case notes and bonus material at http://truecrimeinvestigators.co.uk/

Researched and presented by John & Sally of True Crime Investigators UK.

Produced and edited by the team at Carrotcruncher Media

They enjoyed a well-respected place within the community in which they lived. In November 1979 they were at the home of one of the friend's recently deceased mother, a detached property in the green countryside of northwest England. 

There was a knock at the door. Evil was about to pay a visit.

Hours later their naked, lifeless bodies were found.  But who had committed such cruel crimes and why?

You'll find out all the answers during this series of 2 podcasts.

For detailed resources about this series, please visit: https://truecrimeinvestigators.co.uk/

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See photos, case notes and bonus material at http://truecrimeinvestigators.co.uk/

Researched and presented by John & Sally of True Crime Investigators UK.

Produced and edited by the team at Carrotcruncher Media

They enjoyed a well-respected place within the community in which they lived. In November 1979 they were at the home of one of the friend's recently deceased mother, a detached property in the green countryside of northwest England. 

There was a knock at the door. Evil was about to pay a visit.

Hours later their naked, lifeless bodies were found.  But who had committed such cruel crimes and why?

You'll find out all the answers during this series of 2 podcasts.

For detailed resources about this series, please visit: https://truecrimeinvestigators.co.uk/

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See photos, case notes and bonus material at http://truecrimeinvestigators.co.uk/

Researched and presented by John & Sally of True Crime Investigators UK.

Produced and edited by the team at Carrotcruncher Media

It was at 10.18 that gunfire was discharged from the first floor windows of No 5 St James Square. Many anti Gaddafi demonstrators were hit and injured. One of the officers, Yvonne Fletcher,  was also shot and fell to the ground. She was immediately tended to by the officers around her and then removed from the danger. Standing next to Yvonne that day was her friend and colleague, PC John Murray. John accompanied Yvonne to hospital, he made a promise that he would bring those responsible to justice. Yvonne died shortly afterwards.

John Murray has worked and campaigned tirelessly since that fateful day to keep the promise he made to his fallen friend. We intend to release a series later this year telling the story of what led to Yvonne’s death and what has happened in the years since. It has been described as a story of ‘espionage, betrayal, terrorism and corruption’.

However, John invited us to attend the 40th Anniversary Memorial for Yvonne. It was a well attended event on a sunny spring morning on the street where Yvonne fell 40 years earlier. This short  ‘pre episode’ was recorded minutes before and after that memorial service with some of her colleagues.

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See photos, case notes and bonus material at http://truecrimeinvestigators.co.uk/

Researched and presented by John & Sally of True Crime Investigators UK.

Produced and edited by the team at Carrotcruncher Media

You'll find out all the answers during this series of 2 podcasts.

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See photos, case notes and bonus material at http://truecrimeinvestigators.co.uk/

Researched and presented by John & Sally of True Crime Investigators UK.

Produced and edited by the team at Carrotcruncher Media

You'll find out all the answers during this series of 2 podcasts.

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See photos, case notes and bonus material at http://truecrimeinvestigators.co.uk/

Researched and presented by John & Sally of True Crime Investigators UK.

Produced and edited by the team at Carrotcruncher Media

You'll find out all the answers during this series of 2 podcasts.

For detailed resources about this series, please visit: https://truecrimeinvestigators.co.uk/

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See photos, case notes and bonus material at http://truecrimeinvestigators.co.uk/

Researched and presented by John & Sally of True Crime Investigators UK.

Produced and edited by the team at Carrotcruncher Media

For detailed resources about The Pottery Cottage Murders, please visit: http://truecrimeinvestigators.co.uk/case_pottcott.html

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Produced and edited by the team at Carrotcruncher Media

For detailed resources about The Pottery Cottage Murders, please visit: http://truecrimeinvestigators.co.uk/case_pottcott.html

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Produced and edited by the team at Carrotcruncher Media

For detailed resources about The Pottery Cottage Murders, please visit: http://truecrimeinvestigators.co.uk/case_pottcott.html

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Researched and presented by John & Sally of True Crime Investigators UK.

Produced and edited by the team at Carrotcruncher Media

Episode 1 of The Pottery Cottage Murders is available on Thursday November 2nd, 2023. Please use your podcast app to FOLLOW or SUBSCRIBE to this podcast, so you don't miss the upcoming episodes.

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Researched and presented by John & Sally of True Crime Investigators UK.

Produced and edited by the team at Carrotcruncher Media

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The story is familiar, but how does it all end? Is there an inevitability to it? A well respected barrister who defended Tony at some of his trials gives his thoughts on the man that he knew, a rare insight into the professional relationship that a lawyer and client have.

The story has been told in these episodes, largely by Jason, Tony’s youngest son, the author of ‘The Old Man and Me’. But what does he make of the life his father lived? How has the family been affected by Tony’s criminality? And what can he now do to help the forgotten children of those people who commit crime and are incarcerated as a result.

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See photos, case notes and bonus material at http://truecrimeinvestigators.co.uk/

Researched and presented by John & Sally of True Crime Investigators UK.

Produced and edited by the team at Carrotcruncher Media

During his period of recovery, Tony sets up again in Spain and for a few years he sends drugs from Morocco and the continent into the UK using boats and lorries to convey the products.

But the past has a way of catching up. He’s extradited for the death of the drug rival. What’s the verdict?

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Researched and presented by John & Sally of True Crime Investigators UK.

Produced and edited by the team at Carrotcruncher Media

Within months of release Tony’s on the run from the Police. He meets Crystal and deceives her with his charm and lies. After capture, trial and conviction he is handed a lengthy prison sentence but Crystal remains loyal until he embarks on his plan for release - drugs. She cannot expose her family to this criminality and the marriage that was conducted within the prison walls ends in divorce.

The drugs business leads him to another trial but his charm is not lost on the jury. After acquittal he drinks with them and suspicions arise that the jury has been ‘nobbled’.

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Researched and presented by John & Sally of True Crime Investigators UK.

Produced and edited by the team at Carrotcruncher Media

A young man finding his way in the world but crime plays a part. He meets Jane, they are just teenagers when they marry and she falls pregnant with their first child. But Tony’s criminality sees him sent to Borstal. Over the next few years their family grows but Tony’s is still involved in criminality. He builds an empire of second hand shops and gymnasiums, this is legitimate business and delivers a level of success. But then he needs crime to support the businesses.

Tony turns to the one thing he thinks will bring him the cash injection he needs to keep his businesses afloat; crime. He robs a bank at gunpoint. The consequences of his actions are grave, 10 years imprisonment. Whilst Tony and Jane spin a story that Dad is at ‘college’ to protect their young children, the truth is it’s a strain on the relationship.

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See photos, case notes and bonus material at http://truecrimeinvestigators.co.uk/

Researched and presented by John & Sally of True Crime Investigators UK.

Produced and edited by the team at Carrotcruncher Media

It’s the story of a gangster told in part by the words of his son, Jason. We’ve spent months researching and reviewing the crimes of this one man and interviewing those who knew him best. So join us as we talk to Jason who tells the story of a much loved father, but a man who was very much different things to different people.

This is a brief trailer to give you a taste of what's to come. Please use your podcast app to FOLLOW or SUBSCRIBE, to you don't miss this brand new series.

Episode 1 of 4 is out on June 8th, 2023.

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Researched and presented by John & Sally of True Crime Investigators UK.

Produced and edited by the team at Carrotcruncher Media

Another contributor to that podcast series was Steve Thrift. He was a police officer with Thames Valley police back in the 1980’s and met both Monika, who he found charming and delightful and Michael, a very unnerving person. Steve has now written a book about the case, ‘Telling Lies’ and he too collaborated with Erika when researching the book.

One sunny afternoon we met up with Erika, Tom and Steve in rural Buckinghamshire, the area where Monika had lived and where her promising young life had been cut short by the person who should have cherished her the most, Michael.

Come with us to that meeting and the journey we went on, in order that Erika could walk in the footsteps of her beautiful sister, still so sadly missed.

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See photos, case notes and bonus material at http://truecrimeinvestigators.co.uk/

Researched and presented by John & Sally of True Crime Investigators UK.

Produced and edited by the team at Carrotcruncher Media

After previously visiting the scene of the attack and discovering what everybody already knew about the murder, we use this episode to undertake our own investigation and head back to Sussex to visit the records office and delve into the old case files to find much more information.

We’ll uncover brand new details which will change everything we know about Joan’s plans that weekend and the police investigation.

We’ll also tell you how this case can still be solved...

Researched and presented by John & Sally. Produced and Edited by Peter Beeston. Narration by Angela Ness.

But why was she at that location? She had told everybody she was going in the opposite direction to the North of England to visit her family. So what happened to her on that scorching hot August Bank Holiday weekend?

Join us both, as we travel to the scene of the murder to uncover the truth, talk to a number of experts, family connections and look into a literal ‘case of mystery’.

Can we uncover what really happened?

Researched and presented by John & Sally. Produced and Edited by Peter Beeston. Narration by Angela Ness.

Welcome to the final part of our #truecrime investigation into the murder of Monika Zumsteg Telling. In this third episode we discuss what happened after Monika’s headless body was discovered in a wooded area near Exeter Racecourse. We also talk about how Michael had tried to cover up the murder; which had happened five months earlier when Monika was shot and killed and how he had kept Monika’s body in the outdoor Sauna at Lambourne House. Followed by his arrest and subsequent trial in 1984.

Violent crimes and murders. They can affect and leave deep scars on even the most strongest of families. So we again talk with Erika (Monika’s sister) and discuss how the Zumsteg family tried to cope with their loss and the deep pain it caused them over the years.

If we can, we hope we have helped give Monika a voice during these three episodes and helped tell her sad side of the story to all of you.

Thank you for joining us for this second part of our three part #truecrime investigation into the murder of Monika Zumsteg Telling. In this second part, we discuss the troubled marriage between Monika and Michael in the UK. Talking to the police officer Steven Thrift, who had to intervene when Michael’s behavior became more violent and who discovered Michael’s illegally smuggled guns.

We also have voice actress Katherine McDermott reading and performing the words of Christina Percy, who was a very good friend of Monika and saw first-hand the violent behavior that was happening.

We also continue our interview with Erika, who sadly tells us about the day she was told the tragic news about her sisters death.

He was riding a special edition Harley Davidson motorcycle. A chance meeting with an American couple, Lou and Elsa Zumsteg, their daughter Erika and other friends, whilst out for a motorcycle ride, was to change their lives forever.

Join us for the first of our three part #truecrime investigation into the murder of Monika Zumsteg Telling. As we interview the family of the victim and the police officers involved in the investigation. Discussing with each other the breakdown of a doomed relationship, and the sometimes destructive power of wealth.

Full show notes at: http://truecrimeinvestigators.co.uk/

As part of this event; the CrimeConversations podcast series has been launched. Each episode sees two different #TrueCrime podcasters interviewing each other. Exploring subjects such as how they first got involved, the cases that have stuck in their mind, and what they think makes a great #TrueCrimePodcast.

Each new episode appears in the feed of the shows involved and today it’s our turn! As Sally & John talk with John Allore from the podcast ‘Who Killed Theresa?’

http://theresaallore.com/

https://www.crimecon.co.uk/

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In this four part series, we have been interviewing one of the undercover officers involved in the operation; Stephen Bentley and discussing the twists, turns and dangers of the investigation. As well as the people he had to get close to. We’ve also talked about wider issues within undercover policing.

In this last episode, Stephen talks about wrapping up his undercover work in LLanddewi Brefi and planning to take part in the joint police raids which will target 87 properties in Wales and England, bringing down the different LSD production gangs.

But what happened to ‘Smiles’ and will Stephen see him again? Also what was life like for Stephen after the operation was over? What did he do next? Was he affected by living as a different person for so long?

Researched, produced and presented by John & Sally.

Narration by Richard Ashwell.

In this four part series, we’ll be interviewing one of the undercover officers involved in the operation; Stephen Bentley and discuss the twists, turns and dangers of the investigation. As well as the people he had to get close to. We’ll also be talking about wider issues within undercover policing.

In this third episode, Stephen takes a trip with Blue to Liverpool and meets a person called Bill, who wants help arranging a large cocaine deal. Stephen also gets challenged by both Bill and Smiles; asking if he’s a cop. How will he respond?

Researched, produced and presented by John & Sally.

Narration by Richard Ashwell

In this four part series, we’ll be interviewing one of the undercover officers involved in the operation; Stephen Bentley and discuss the twists, turns and dangers of the investigation. As well as the people he had to get close to. We’ll also be talking about wider issues within undercover policing.

In this second episode, Stephen explains how he prepared with Eric to go undercover in the small community of 'LLanddewi Brefi' in Wales, to meet their target. A person with the nickname of ‘Smiles’

Researched, produced and presented by John & Sally.

Narration by Richard Ashwell

In this four part series, we’ll be interviewing one of the undercover officers involved in the operation; Stephen Bentley and discuss the twists, turns and dangers of the investigation. As well as the people he had to get close to. We’ll also be talking about wider issues within undercover policing.

In this first episode, we explain the reasons ‘Operation Julie’ began and the surveillance Stephen undertook at Plas Llysyn in Carno, Wales.

Researched, produced and presented by John & Sally.

Narration by Richard Ashwell

The murder is still undetected and as John was originally the family liaison officer in the case; this is still an investigation that he often thinks about. We hope by looking further into what happened on that day and talking to Michael’s widow Hilary, we can tell you more about their story and ask you to help us catch the people responsible.